Teacher Appreciation Gifts

I love the girls at Eighteen25. They are so creative and have the most darling DIY ideas!

This is the first year my daughter has been in school and therefore had a teacher

(she started preschool last September). I have been having so much fun figuring out

little teacher gifts for Christmas, Valentines Day, and Easter, etc. I recently discovered

that next month (May 2-May 6) is National Teacher Appreciation Week, (with May 3rd being the actual day), so I thought it would be fun to look around and see what is out there on

the blogosphere for creative teacher appreciation gifts.

Personally, I appreciate a handmade gift, and I especially appreciate when a child is involved in making it. I would imagine teachers feel the same way, so that is my #1 criterion to show appreciation to my daughter's teacher.

Eighteen25 did not disappoint! Click on the links below to see their step~by~step tutorials

and a materials list to make these darling projects, + some FREE DIY printables!

There are also lots more inspiring ideas on their blog.

You might want to grab some coffee and stay awhile.

Oh, and if your child is in Mrs. Walker's class, let's coordinate gifts so we don't duplicate :)

Thanks a Latte

My Teacher is AW-esome

The Grass is Always Greener

So Fortunate to Have You for a Teacher

You are o"fish"ally the best!

Darling Easter Vintage Brunch + DIY Printables

I love the charming, shabby chic vibe of this vintage-style "Breakfast and Bunnies" brunch hosted by Julia of in Good Company, and featured on Hostess with the Mostess.

This party is full of darling and simple DIY elements including glass soda bottles embellished with paper doilies, place settings adorned with bunny~shaped sugar cookies, and cute little chalkboard signs to help guide guests to the table.

As an added bonus, Julia is sharing her beautiful and FREE "Vintage Easter" party

printables that coordinate with this look ~ including party circles, place cards, invitations, bunny ear/nose and pennant banner.

This definitely is my style of party!

Hop over to Hostess with the Mostess to download your Breakfast & Bunnies

vintage party printables

As always, please see the post at Hostess with the Mostess for sources and credit to all the

vendors who participated.

A Summer Soiree

I love the colors in this Summer Soire styled by You're Invited and featured on Ashley's Bride Guide! The vibrant combination of hot pink and lime green is a really great color palette, and they have incorporated so many creative details such as sugar rimmed glasses, dessert shooters, and bud vases with pink sweet peas at each guests' place setting. You can read about all the behind the scenes inspiration as told by the designer, Stephanie Alexander on ABG.

photography by Jonathan Campbell Photography

The Royal Wedding ~ Engagement {Napkin} Rings

Countdown to the Royal Wedding

Royal Engagement {Napkin} Rings?!

photo source

Wildflower Linen is definitely the leading designer and producer of specialty table

linens and chair covers that discerning brides and planners use when they want to add

the utmost in style and elegance to their event's tabletops and place settings.

Lucky for me, they are located right here in Orange County.

The founder, Younsong Martin has designed a custom napkin ring inspired by

Kate Middleton's (and former Princess Diana's) 18-carat sapphire and diamond ring for

you to use to make your event as royal as possible!

See them here on KTTV!

Charming Yellow & Blue Easter Brunch ~ for HGTV

Congratulations to The TomKat Studio for being asked to style an Easter photoshoot for HGTV's website! What an honor {but definitely most deserved}.

The ultra talented Kim of The TomKat Studios designed a new printable collection called

Daisy Garden for the shoot and it's now available in her shop!

I just can't get over all the oodles and oodles of creative inspiration from this party!!

Styling / Party Design: The TomKat Studio

Photography: Laura Winslow

Please see my original source via The TomKat Studio to see credit sources and links to all

the fabulous vendors who participated in this shoot

{REAL PARTY} Easter Bunny Hop Party

The ladies of The Savvy Moms Guide hosted a super adorable Easter themed "Bunny Hop" party which was featured on Hostess with the Mostess.

This is truly one of the most adorable Easter themes I have seen ~ so fun for the kids!

There is so much DIY creative inspiration in this modern, creative, budget~friendly party! You'll have to "hop" on over to Hostess with the Mostess to read about all the styling

elements, as well as see credit and links to all the details and vendors, as told by

The Savvy Moms, Amy & Bri!